Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. Quick Start Package Contents The box contains the following items. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
You can use this diagram to connect your router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet. 1. Position the antennas. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. 6. Log in to the router. Launch a web browser. NETGEAR genie displays. NETGEAR recommends that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45-degree angles as shown. If you do not see genie, enter www.routerlogin.net in the address field of the web browser.
Front Panel The LEDs and USB 3.0-Storage port are shown in the following figure. For more information about the LEDs, see LEDs on page 2. LEDs USB 3.0-Storage port Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in the following figure. Reset button Ethernet ports 1–4 WAN USB Power Power (Internet) 2.
LEDs The LEDs on the top of the router light to indicate router activity: LED Description Power • Solid white. The router is ready. • Solid amber. The router is starting. • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Blinking white. The firmware is corrupted. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet • Solid white. The Internet connection is ready. • Solid amber. The router detected an Ethernet cable connection to the modem. • Off.
LED Description USB 2.0-Printer port The USB 2.0-Printer LED is for the USB 2.0-Printer port on the front panel. NETGEAR recommends that you connect a USB storage device to the USB 3.0-Storage port and connect a USB printer to the USB 2.0-Printer port. • Solid white. A USB printer is connected to the USB 2.0-Printer port and is ready. • Blinking. A USB printer is plugged in to the USB 2.0-Printer port and is trying to connect. • Off. No USB printer is connected to the USB 2.
Install Your Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install your router. ¾¾ To install your router: 1. Position the antennas. Position the antennas for the best WiFi performance. NETGEAR recommends that the center antenna be vertical and that you aim the others outward at 45-degree angles as shown. Note: The antennas are not detachable. Attempting to detach the antennas will damage the router. 2. Prepare your modem. a. Unplug your modem’s power. Internet b.
3. Connect your modem. Internet Cable or DSL Router Ethernet cable Modem a. Plug in, then turn on your modem. b. If you removed the batteries, replace them. c. With the Ethernet cable that came with the router, connect your modem to the yellow WAN (Internet) port on your router. 4. Add power to the router. Internet Cable or DSL Router Ethernet cable Power adapter Modem a. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b.
5. Connect a device. Ethernet cable Internet Cable or DSL Router Ethernet cable Modem Power adapter Computer You can use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to the router or you can use WiFi to connect a computer or WiFi device to the router: • For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router. • To connect your computer or WiFi device to the router with WiFi, use the WiFi settings on the product label.
6. Launch a web browser. The first time that you connect to the router, the genie page displays. Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet. If the genie page does not display, try the following: • Close and reopen the browser. • Make sure that your computer is connected to one of the four Ethernet ports on the router, or that you are connected to your router’s WiFi network. • Make sure that the router has full power, and that its Power LED is lit.
WiFi Network Name and Password The preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key) are unique to your router, like a serial number. Because the router automatically uses WiFi security, you don’t need to set it up. The WiFi settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.
Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS. ¾¾ To join the network using WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on the router for 3–5 seconds. The WPS LED on the router blinks white. 2.
View or Change the Router Settings After you use genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Router ¾¾ To log in to the router: 1. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the router. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect with WiFi. • For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer to an Ethernet port on your router. • To connect with WiFi, select and join your WiFi network. 2. Launch a web browser. 3.
3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Type your old password and type the new password twice. 6. To be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery. 7. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 8. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.
5. Click the Continue button. A page displays requesting the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 7. Click the Continue button. A page displays your recovered password. 8. Click the Login button. A login page displays. 9. With your recovered password, log in to the router. Find a Forgotten WiFi Security Password The preset WiFi password is on the product label.
Share a USB Device on the WiFi Network ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB storage device connected to the router’s USB 3.0-Storage port. (If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.) Note: NETGEAR recommends that you connect a USB storage device to the USB 3.0-Storage port and connect a USB printer to the USB 2.0-Printer port. ¾¾ To access the USB storage device from a Windows computer: 1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB 3.0-Storage port on the router.
2. On a Windows computer that is connected to the network, select Start > Run, enter \\readyshare in the dialog box, and click the OK button. A window displays the files and folders on the device. ¾¾ To access the USB storage device from a Mac: 1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB 3.0-Storage port on the router. If your USB storage device uses a power supply, you must connect its power supply. When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s USB 3.
ReadySHARE Vault Backup App Your router comes with free backup software for all the Windows computers in your home. Connect a USB hard disk drive (HDD) to the USB 3.0-Storage port on your router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you connect a USB storage device to the USB 3.0-Storage port and connect a printer to the USB 2.0-Printer port. Note: The following operating systems support ReadySHARE Vault: • Windows XP SP3 • Windows 7 • Windows 8 • Windows 8.
Share a USB Printer You can connect a USB printer to the USB-2.0 Printer port on the router and print wirelessly. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you connect a USB storage device to the USB 3.0-Storage port and connect a USB printer to the USB 2.0-Printer port. ¾¾ To set up ReadySHARE Printer: 1. Connect the USB printer to the USB-2.0 Printer port on the router with a USB printer cable. 2. On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a.
More Premium Features Your router lets you do the following and more: • Play music from a USB device with iTunes Server. • Set up a secure VPN service connection to your home network. • Create a personal FTP server with a custom URL. iTunes Server iTunes Server lets you play music with your Windows or Mac iTunes app from a USB device that is connected to the router’s USB 3.0-Storage port.
The BASIC Home page displays. d. Select ADVANCED > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays. e. Select the Media Server tab. The Media Server (Settings) page displays. Select the Enable iTunes Server (Music Only) check box and click the Apply button. g. Enter the passcode and click the Allow Control button. Your changes take effect. f. On your iPhone or iPad, the ReadySHARE music library displays in the Remote app. You can play this music on any Airplay devices.
Personal FTP Server With your customized free URL, you can use FTP to access your network when you aren’t home through Dynamic DNS. To set up your FTP server, follow these high-level steps: 1. Register for a free NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account. 2. Provide the account settings to your router. 3. Connect a USB hard disk to your router and set up FTP access through the Internet. These steps are explained in detail in the user manual, which is available online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.
NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: • Access your router and change its settings or diagnose and repair network issues. • Make a printer AirPrint compatible so that you can print from an iPad or iPhone. • Use MyMedia to find and play media files in your network.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Industry Canada statement: This device complies with ISED’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ ISED applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
(iii) le gain maximal d'antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande de 5 725 à 5 850 MHz) doit être conforme à la limite de la p.i.r.e. spécifiée pour l'exploitation point à point et l’exploitation non point à point, selon le cas; (iv) les pires angles d’inclinaison nécessaires pour rester conforme à l’exigence de la p.i.r.e. applicable au masque d’élévation, et énoncée à la section 6.2.2 3), doivent être clairement indiqués.
